How to Upcycle Your Bling

Upcycling: the process of updating or reusing unused items to create something new.

Got some unloved jewellery languishing at the bottom of your jewellery box? Upcycling it could be a great way to breathe new life into old bling.

Want to give this a go? Why not consider:

Layering it

The simplest way to reimagine a piece of jewellery is to wear it in tandem with something new. Necklaces, bangles and rings all lend themselves well to layering. For best results, pick pieces with a common thread to wear together: either items in the same metal tone or in the same style.

Wearing it in a different way

Sometimes jewellery can feel tired simply because we always wear it in the same way. Mixing things up can often give pieces a really fresh new feel. Need inspiration? Try splitting up jewellery sets and wearing them separately, pairing formal jewels with more casual outfits, wearing rings on a chain rather than your finger, or pinning brooches to a bag or hat.

Replacing the Chain

If your piece of jewellery is a pendant, you could think about replacing the chain. This is a simple fix, but choosing a chain in a different colour, style, thickness or length will make the necklace look totally new.

Gifting it

Sometimes jewellery can look completely different on a new person. If you have a special piece that just doesn’t work for you: why not give it to someone else as a gift? Whatever it is, we bet you have a friend who would look gorgeous in it.

Talking to a jeweller

A good jeweller will be able to make adjustments to your jewellery to bring it back to life. You could have a chain lengthened or shortened, a ring or bangle resized, or you could think about adding extra gems or even reworking the piece entirely.

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